John Krasinski has renewed his interest in having a role in the next Fantastic Four film. Over the years, studios have struggled to properly bring Marvel's First Family over to the big screen. While the two Fantastic Four films released in 2005 and 2007 were moderate successes, they weren't exactly critically-acclaimed. The 2015 reboot directed by Josh Trank, known as Fant4stic, bombed at the box office and was met with derision from fans. Disney's acquisition of Fox gave fans hope that the Fantastic Four could join the Marvel Cinematic Universe and be given a better film adaptation, and last summer, Marvel head Kevin Feige confirmed an MCU-set Fantastic Four will be coming in the future.

Krasinski is best known for playing Jim Halpert on The Office, though since that show ended its run, his career has flourished. In addition to starring in Amazon's Jack Ryan, Krasinski showed off his directing skills with 2018's horror hit A Quiet Place, which he also wrote and starred in with his wife Emily Blunt. He also directed its sequel, A Quiet Place Part II, which will arrive in theaters next month.

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While talking to Total Film, Krasinski was asked if he still has any interest in playing Mr. Fantastic in a Fantastic Four movie. Krasinski had previously expressed his desire to take on the role, and he and Blunt have become fans' top picks to play Reed Richards and Sue Storm in the MCU. Check out Krasinski's answer below:

You’re like, “Do you have any interest in not shattering people’s dreams”? [Laughs] I would love to be in the Marvel universe. I love those movies because they’re fun, but I also think they’re really well done. And certainly a lot of my friends are in those movies. I have no idea what [Marvel] are thinking. But if they are considering me for Mr. Fantastic, continue to considered me because I would love it.

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt Fantastic Four artwork

Krasinski almost found himself in the MCU years ago when he auditioned for the role of Captain America. Instead, the part went to Chris Evans, who ironically had a role in the first two Fantastic Four movies as the Human Torch. Krasinski and Evans recently teamed up for a Hyundai Super Bowl commercial, where they poked fun at their Massachusetts roots.

Krasinski has proven himself to be a versatile actor, moving between comedy and action with ease. He would be an excellent pick for the MCU's Mr. Fantastic, and the fact that he's so open to the possibility of taking the role is a good sign. Of course, just because fans want Krasinski to be cast doesn't mean he'll automatically get it, but Marvel has a good track record when it comes to casting. The next Fantastic Four wasn't on the official Phase Four slate announced at San Diego Comic-Con last year, suggesting it is still a long ways off. Fans (and Krasinski) will just have to keep hoping for good news.

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Source: Total Film

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